Reach Truck Operator

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are seeking a Reach Truck Operator to be responsible for operating a reach truck to move, locate, relocate, and stack pallets in the warehouse. The operator will ensure the efficient and safe operation of the reach truck while adhering to safety standards and warehouse procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.

Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESONSIBILITIES:

Daily Reach Truck Operations:

• Safely operate reach trucks to load and unload materials from warehouse racking.

• Safely navigate goods to designated areas in the warehouse.

• Ensure proper handling pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.

• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the Quality team.

• Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Team Collaboration:

• Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.

• Relevant certifications (Reach Truck Certification).

• Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a FMCG environment.

• Experience in the FMCG industry is preferred.

• Previous experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse environment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

• Ability to operate warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Being able to communicate clearly with others is essential for maintaining a safe work environment.

• Being able to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is important.

• Basic math skills for inventory management.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision.

• Efficient individual with excellent time management skills.

Working Conditions

• The role requires working in a FMCG environment.

• Ability to perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment.

• Some flexibility in working hours will be needed to accommodate the nature of the industry.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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